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Re: Trouble shooting 450i
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2016, 03:50:52 PM »
In a nearly empty tank moisture and water in the fuel can cause problems - rust in tank.
Even though steel tanks have some kind of protective lining in them over the years rust can develop. Had that happen in my motorcycle tank, used a POR15 kit to fix it.

Got some before and after pictures if anybody is interested.
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« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2016, 04:56:43 PM »
Interested!

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« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2016, 05:05:36 AM »
Interested!

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I put it in a new topic in the Technical/How To section od the forum

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=23437.0
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« Reply #18 on: September 06, 2016, 05:28:42 AM »
Really good pictures and that really works!

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« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2016, 02:01:14 AM »
    Very common issue on motorcycles due to long term sitting over the winter months. If I am not going to use something over the winter I always give the fuel a good dose of fuel conditioner before storing, then add fresh fuel in the spring to get them running...so far so good!!  Probably will never have that issue with the 450i as I am using it at least 3 out of 5 days each week if only to take a ride around the neighborhood all year long..

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« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2016, 07:08:20 PM »
    I use only non Ethanol gas with Stabil  in all my small engines and old jeep and I run battery tenders on all batteries for 2 hrs each day on each battery. I have batteries that are 5-7 years old. Just my .02

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« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2016, 01:09:30 AM »
Unfortunately not any non ethanol gas in Maine.

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« Reply #22 on: November 01, 2016, 04:28:43 AM »
Unfortunately not any non ethanol gas in Maine.

Check at any Marina, most have it because the ethanol likes to absorb water and causes a lot of problems for marine engines. A bit pricey but cheaper in the long run, for my $$$.

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« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2016, 02:32:40 AM »
So dead battery issues acting up again. Had it on a battery maintainer for the last 2 weeks. Started up fine but then shut it off and wouldn't start. Anyone know of a deep cycle utv battery that will fit?

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« Reply #24 on: November 28, 2016, 11:15:10 PM »
    Keep in mind it is quite possible that your battery was severly hurt when it ran down in the beginning. These batteries are not designed to be dropped below a certain percent of charge and if they do they never recover except for extremely short periods of time. Then again you may just have a bummer battery. If you have a good electrical shop in your area ( alternator/generator rebuilder) they should be able to load test the battery.  Actually they are not that expensive to buy a new one, keep the receipt and if it goes out you can always take it back. Beginning to sound like a battery that has been run down to far, many lesser expensive auto batteries will do the same thing, NO battery likes to be taken all the way down..it will kill them.  Keep us posted

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« Reply #25 on: November 28, 2016, 11:52:52 PM »
Thanks I replaced it with a gel cell battery. It turns over a lot better and runs great now

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« Reply #26 on: November 30, 2016, 01:30:54 AM »
   Glad to hear..let us know if that was the issue after all.

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« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2016, 02:59:22 PM »
Thanks I replaced it with a gel cell battery. It turns over a lot better and runs great now

What battery did you buy? CCA?

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« Reply #28 on: December 04, 2016, 09:44:44 PM »
I'm not sure what type of battery. I know it's 310 cca. I'll look at the battery as soon as I have a chance

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Re: Trouble shooting 450i
« Reply #29 on: December 14, 2016, 03:49:04 PM »
I'm not sure what type of battery. I know it's 310 cca. I'll look at the battery as soon as I have a chance

Did you forget?  :)

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